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Healthy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Healthy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce recipe has no added sugar! It's meaty, thick, full of Italian flavor and great served over traditional pasta or spaghetti squash for a low-carb meal.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 112 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 2 cans tomato puree 29 ounces each
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes, with juice 14.5 ounces each
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

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  1. In a large saucepan or pot on the stove, brown the ground beef over medium heat along with the garlic. Drain off any fat.1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  2. Add in the rest of the ingredients and bring to a low boil. Stir often. 2 cans tomato puree, 2 cans diced tomatoes, with juice, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 2 teaspoons dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  3. Once the sauce is heated through and at a low boil, reduce the burner temperature to low and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes. This will allow some of the moisture to evaporate out, making your sauce thicker.
  4. Serve immediately over pasta and sprinkle with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Or allow the sauce to cool, then package it in freezer-safe containers for easy storage.

Notes

  • The calories shown are based on the recipe making 2.5 quarts of sauce, with 1 serving being 1/2 cup. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
  • How do I thicken spaghetti sauce? You could add a tablespoon or two of tomato paste. Or you can simply cook longer over very low heat to allow the sauce to reduce and thicken.

Nutrition Information

Calories 112kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 284mg (12%) Potassium 554mg (16%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 505IU (10%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 112

% Daily Value*

Calories 112kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 284mg 12%
Potassium 554mg 12%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 505IU 10%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.